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AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026)
full-timeMadison$35k - $56k

Summary

Location

Madison

Salary

$35k - $56k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Help us change lives

At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Position Overview

The AI Engineer Intern – GenAI will support projects involving large language models, generative AI applications, and experimentation with prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation.
 

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Develop and evaluate generative AI models for text, code, and other modalities.
  • Explore prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RAG-based systems.
  • Support prototyping of LLM-powered applications and pipelines.
  • Apply excellent problem-solving skills to improve AI solutions.
  • Display strong communication and teamwork in research and development projects.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD candidate in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks (Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Familiarity with large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Claude) and open-source toolkits (Hugging Face, LangChain).
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Salary Range:

$35,000.00 - $56,000.00

 

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis.

 

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Python,Machine Learning,Generative AI,Prompt Engineering,Retrieval-Augmented Generation,Problem-Solving,Communication,Teamwork,Scikit-learn,PyTorch,TensorFlow,Large Language Models,Hugging Face,LangChain,Cloud Platforms,AWS,Azure,GCP

About Exact Sciences

At Exact Sciences, our purpose is to help eradicate cancer by preventing it, detecting it earlier, and guiding personalized treatment.

We're hiring! Our organization offers something for everyone, at all stages of careers and from all backgrounds. Let's take on cancer, together.

Content reflects information available and is accurate at the time of publication.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Biotechnology Research

What you'll do

  • The AI Engineer Intern will develop and evaluate generative AI models and support prototyping of LLM-powered applications. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication in research and development projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Exact Sciences pay for a AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026)?

Exact Sciences offers a competitive compensation package for the AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) role. The salary range is USD 35k - 56k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) do at Exact Sciences?

As a AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) at Exact Sciences, you will: the AI Engineer Intern will develop and evaluate generative AI models and support prototyping of LLM-powered applications. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication in research and development projects..

Why join Exact Sciences as a AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026)?

Exact Sciences is a leading Biotechnology Research company. The AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) role offers competitive compensation.

Is the AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) position at Exact Sciences remote?

The AI Engineer Intern – GenAI (Summer 2026) position at Exact Sciences is based in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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